QA/R-2 is the policy document containing the specifications and requirements for Quality Management Plans (QMPs) for organizations with which EPA has extramural agreements. The document has been finalized and replaces QAMS-004/80. R-2 parallels the implementation requirements for QMPs contained in the EPA Quality Manual for Environmental Programs (EPA Order 5360.1), an internal policy manual.

QA/G-4HW provides guidance on applying the Data Quality Objectives (DQO) process to hazardous waste site investigations. The guidance presents a step-by-step description of the DQO process and its application to sampling designs for environmental remediation and waste management activities.

Integrating Quality Assurance into Tribal Water Programs: A Resource Guide for Reliable Water Quality Data Collection

This document resulted from a workshop held in September 1992 entitled, "Quality Assurance for Water Quality in Indian Country." The workshop was co-sponsored by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and U.S. EPA Region 8. The QA project plan format included in this document follows the format of EPA QA/R-5 EPA Requirements for Quality Assurance Project Plans and QA/G-5 EPA Guidance for Quality Assurance Project Plans. There is no official EPA document number on this document.

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This template and guide were developed and written by the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society, Cook Inlet Keeper, and the University of Alaska Anchorage Environmental and Natural Resources Institute. These documents have been reviewed and approved by EPA and ADEC.